A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2588900 Details
Epoch: 119 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2590289 epoch_slot_no: 19889 block_no: 2588779 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2643 time: 2019-05-16 12:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad74fa1fca8e653afe1774664e548edee0d75112f9d3f888a1d65307bb29cc81Block Operator
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